Philippians 2:3-4 (HCSB) ~
Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Within My Four Walls

As a mom, my heart strings are tied to my children. I love them with all my heart and while I'd love to say that I'm a wonderful mother, there are times when I fail miserably. I have the above plaque in my house and yet, there are so many times when I don't exemplify these words at all. Last night was one of those times.I wounded one of my children with my words. Instead of offering encouragement, I offered criticism. Instead of being calm and kind, I yelled and lashed out. Instead of noticing improvement in an area, I pointed out every fault. I caused incredible hurt to one who is already hurting. And that isn't the first time I've done that with one of my kids.I know that while I've gotten much better, I still quite regularly repeat patterns of behavior that I saw as a child and yet, that is no excuse. I need to learn new patterns. I must walk with different habits. I have to do better. We calmed down eventually, talked it out, and asked forgiveness of each other. We cried and prayed together. But the storm left me with a sick feeling in my heart, knowing that I emotionally knocked the wind out of my child's sails. Family should be where you can feel safe and secure.However, I also realize that God extends forgiveness to me as well and today is a new day. I'm asking Him to help me not to continue being a reactive volcano. It's hard. But I don't react that way to those outside my family so I know it can be done. I want to reflect Christ to all I meet and that includes my husband and children.My desire is to walk my talk not just outside my four walls but within them as well.

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Poured Out

One Clear, Still Night

Words of Encouragement for a Discouraged World

William Arthur Ward~

"Blessed is the woman who has a smile in her voice, a sparkle in her eyes, a song on her lips; a spring in her step, a warmth in her touch, a depth in her beauty, a purpose for her life, a joy in her faith, a hope in her breast and a love in her heart."